UnitedHealth, CVS Health and Cigna Sue States Over New Pharmacy Laws

Major health insurers are confronting state efforts to curb their pharmacy operations. UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna have filed lawsuits against several states. The suits challenge newly enacted laws that target the companies' pharmacy businesses. The insurers claim the statutes amount to an unlawful attempt to break up their operations. By suing, they aim to block or overturn the regulations before they take effect. State legislators have been pursuing the measures to address concerns over market power. The legal battles highlight growing tension between insurers and state regulators. The outcomes could shape future oversight of pharmacy services nationwide.